THOMAS R. WALLACE, a citizen of Williamsburgh, Ind., was born
October 16, 1832, the son of Thomas and Loretta (Wilson) Wallace.
The father was a native of Kentucky, of English descent, born about
1808, and died about 1878. The mother was also a native of
Kentucky, born about 1818, and died about 1873. At twelve years of
age our subject went to Tennessee, and rode race horses for about
six years. He then went to Illinois, where he remained about one
year; thence to Missouri, where he remained about six months; and
from there he went to Arkansas, where he remained about three
months; thence to Tennessee, where he resided one year; thence to
Kentucky, where he lived twelve years; thence to Indiana, and
settling in Brown County, for four years; thence to Nineveh
Township, Johnson County, where he now resides. He had the
advantage of but one month’s schooling, and that while a small boy.
His vocation has always been that of a farmer. At the age of twelve
years he began the battle of life for himself. In 1862 he enlisted
in Company H, Eighty-second Indiana Volunteers, under Capt. John M.
Mathenia, and was with his company in several skirmishes, and the
battle of Perryville. He served one year, and was discharged on
account of disabilities, at New Albany. In September, he was united
in marriage with Mrs. Martha E. Ferguson (nee Chatman), daughter of
James and Martha (White) Chatman. The father was of English
descent, and a native of the State of Maryland; and the mother of
Irish descent, born in Kentucky. This union was blessed with the
following children: Mina M., born October 13, 1856, deceased;
Loretta E., May 16, 1858; Samuel I., April 17, 1860, deceased, and
Charles E., October 11, 1876. The mother of these children was born
December 31, 1830. He is a member of the Ralston Post, G. A. R. He
and wife are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In
politics, he was formerly a democrat, but since the war he has been
identified with the republican party. He now owns two houses and
lots in Williamsburgh. He draws $50 per month as a pension for
disabilities. He and wife are among the highly respected families
of the neighborhood.

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